Dodgers' Erik Bedard out 4-6 weeks with strained back muscle

Bedard, who underwent an MRI Monday, is dealing with an injury to the same muscle that kept Clayton Kershaw out for five weeks last season. He was pulled from Friday's start after three innings after feeling "a little tweak" and has posted a 5.40 ERA in three spring outings.

Dodgers' Erik Bedard willing to go to Triple-A

Bedard allowed one run over two innings in his first taste of spring action on Wednesday. The veteran said he knows that if the Dodgers five starters are healthy, he'll be sent to the minors. "I know where I stand," Bedard said. "The game is still fun. I like to play baseball."

Bedard posted a 4.76 ERA over 75 2/3 innings last season.

Dodgers' Erik Bedard to start spring opener

by Chris Cwik | CBSSports.com

(2/28/15) The Dodgers will turn to Erik Bedard during their spring opener on Wednesday against the White Sox, according to MLB.com.

Bedard isn't expected to open the season in the team's rotation, but should be used as depth in case the club loses a starter at some point. The 35-year-old posted a 4.76 ERA over 75 2/3 innings with the Rays last year.